Pacemaker Deactivation vs. Removal for a 90-Year-Old with Advanced Dementia and Poor Quality of Life?

When a loved one with a pacemaker approaches the end of life, families may worry that the device will prevent a natural death. Learn what pacemakers can and cannot do, how they differ from ICDs, and what to consider before replacing or deactivating a cardiac device.

Facing a Cancer Diagnosis, With Guidance You Can Trust: How to use a doctor's guide to ask your oncologist the most important questions with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval - Episode 233

Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, MD, former Memorial Sloan Kettering oncologist, explains how women with cancer can ask better questions, understand treatment options, organize care, and become empowered patients after diagnosis.

How to Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery: Non-Surgical Options for Seniors and Caregivers with Dr. Sean Altman - Episode 232

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Sean Altman, an orthopedic care expert with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Altman specializes in orthopedic functional medicine—a holistic approach that looks at the biological systems of the entire body to stimulate

Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Denials: Why Seniors Are Losing Care, Coverage, and Safe Discharge Support with Arya Rashidian - Episode 231

Medicare Advantage changes, Medicaid denials, and unsafe discharges are leaving seniors and caregivers scrambling for safe home care. Arya Home Healthcare explains what families need to know before coverage is cut or a loved one is sent home.

Chronic Inflammation and Aging: The Hidden Cause of Disease (and How to Fight It Naturally) with Samuel Shepherd - Episode 230

In this mind-blowing episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Samuel Shepherd an award-winning physicist, inventor, and engineer. After surviving a rare, terminal bone marrow cancer, Samuel used his 50+ years of scientific expertise to trace chronic diseases back to their root

Age Spots or Skin Cancer? A Senior’s Guide to Aging Skin with Morgan Kelley and Hannah Hewaij - Episode 229

Aging skin changes can be confusing for seniors and caregivers. Learn how to spot warning signs, protect fragile skin, understand sun damage, and choose safe cosmetic skin treatments.

Caregiver Burnout, Weight Gain, and Hormones: Why Your Body Is Breaking Down—and How to Fix It with Marianne Pinkston - Episode 228

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Marianne Pinkston, an integrative medicine physician with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Pinkston shares her powerful personal story of losing 180 pounds and overcoming autoimmune disease, diabetes, and cancer. Together, they break down exactly how caregiver stress wrecks

Why Rest Doesn’t Fix Caregiver Burnout: What’s Really Draining You with Jenn Fredericks - Episode 227

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Jenn Fredericks, a resilience practitioner, prosilience coach, and the creator of In the Thick of Care. Jenn shares her raw, lived experience of navigating chronic illness, surviving two kidney transplants, and caregiving for her daughter for over a decade. Together,

Caregiver Guilt: Is It Okay to Take a Break From Visiting Mom in a Nursing Home?

A daughter visits her mother in a care home every day but fears that taking one day off—or going on vacation—will make her mother feel abandoned. Diane Carbo, RN, offers compassionate guidance for taking a break without guilt.

The Power of Music for Dementia: Simple Ways Caregivers Can Improve Memory and Connection with Concetta Tomaino - Episode 226

Can music unlock memories and create meaningful moments of connection for someone living with dementia? In this episode, music therapy pioneer Concetta Tomaino explains how caregivers can use music to reduce stress, encourage engagement, and improve quality of life.

Reverse Heart Disease Naturally: Stress, Blood Sugar & Aging for Seniors with Dr. Melanie Icard - Episode 225

In this eye-opening episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Melanie Icard (Dr. Mel), a naturopathic doctor with over a decade of experience in integrative cardiovascular health and metabolic optimization. Listen HereView All EpisodesWatch On YouTube If you’ve been told that

The Hidden Dangers of Home Care Agencies: What Every Family Caregiver Must Know with Jacklyn Ryan - Episode 224

Jacklyn Ryan shares how families can protect aging parents from unsafe caregivers, financial theft, poor agency oversight, and elder abuse before a crisis happens.